subcritical

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ critical

Adjective

subcritical (not comparable)

Of less than critical importance.
(physics) Having insufficient mass to sustain a chain reaction.
a subcritical reactor

Derived terms

Related terms

supercritical

Translations

of less than critical importance

Finnish: ei kriittinen

having insufficient mass

Finnish: alikriittinen

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